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Effects of Gabapentin on EMG Question
Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 12 5:55am | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Hi. I spend an hour each morning in stretching and yoga for my whole body including my feet with idiopathic poly neuropathy since diagnosed in 2012. I was also taking 3600 mg of Gabapentin daily for the last few years. My new neurologist has asked me to switch to Lyrica so I did. I never had problems with Gabapentin , I just didn't enjoy taking 12 pills daily. Now I only take 3 200 mg Lyrica dairy with no noticable change in pain level in my feet. These drugs hide about half of the pain daily depending on how much walking and gym work I do. John
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I've also been taking 3600mg of gabapentin every day, 12 300mg capsules just like you. Did you make the switch mainly because of how many pills you were having to take on a daily basis? You didn't really notice any difference in your pain level after switching?
I'm already taking so many pills a day it's ridiculous, 9 prescriptions and several OTC supplements. For myself, I wouldn't change my routine, mainly because of the possible side effects in doing so. I don't enjoy living on 9 different meds, but the possibility of a negative reaction isn't worth it IMO.
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You are one of the fortunate people who can take it. I know a few others who have no problem. I also know several who had same side effects I do. I added squats yesterday as far as I can for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times. I will do this 5 times a day. It is very difficult to do but today is better than yesterday and I know it will just get better. Exercise is a must to keep muscles healthy. Digestion is affected in my health. Ginger root and clove tea homemade is really helping and that is wonderful. You really have a good routine established. I don’t like taking pills at all.